Sutter CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 95 hrs | 22,015 (52%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 11 hrs | 16,528 (39%) | Excessive Heat |
| Dec 17, 2020 | <1 hr | 7,598 (18%) | Drought |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 49 hrs | 5,020 (12%) | Drought |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 11 hrs | 4,986 (12%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Sutter County, California that day.
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Sutter County recorded 391 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sutter County started February 4, 2024 (Strong Wind), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 22,015 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Sutter County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sutter County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in California
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sutter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | B | 65th |
| San Joaquin County | B | 65th |
| Alameda County | B | 68th |
| San Diego County | B | 61st |
| Kern County | B | 60th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sutter County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Sutter County recorded 391 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Sutter County's reliability grade?
Sutter County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sutter County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2024 (Strong Wind), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 22,015 customers.